The Immortal Stars: Battle of the Stars

By R.J. Adams

After discovering who she was and settling down as the Princess of Ebon City, Lorelai and Ethan's baby-girl has been stolen by someone they trusted and they are now preparing to go to war with the Star King.

What lies in store is nothing what Lorelai had ever imagined, will she win? Or will something else happen that will destroy everything.

Lorelai has doubts that she can defeat the Star King and as the realms come together in a battle that could save or destroy them, will Lorelai be able to face her destiny and destroy the ultimate evil star, or will she succumb to her fears and lose her daughter for good.

• Language: English
• Publisher: R.J. Adams
• Release date: May 23, 2016
• ISBN: 9781311285027

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The Immortal Stars

Battle of the Stars

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CHAPTER 1

Feeling betrayed and hurt, I head to the bedroom out of the whispering crowds, their gossiping mouths talking about what has happened, how it happened and probably coming up with their own theories.

I’m sure the people will start blaming me for bringing Ophelia here. I mean, they were safe, living their lives and I brought a nasty evil woman here. I barely knew her and I let her loose on their city, learning their ways of life, infiltrating families.

Yes, I guess that was my decision, but she was in danger, or so I thought. I thought I was being a good person, recusing her from those who wish harm.

I cannot believe my own flesh and blood would do this to me. I feel so hurt, so betrayed and like my trust has been totally torn apart.

As no-one is around to see or judge me I let go, I break down into tears, my baby has been kidnapped by someone I trusted.

I need all the back-up I can get, I know it’s a lot to ask, considering their current turmoil but I need their help.

I want to ask the people of Benthos to help me but I am not sure they will, I mean, who am I. Yes ok the rightful heir to their realm but will they help me? Will all of them trust me?

They are dealing with war in their own realm, but with their strength I’m sure we will win the battle against the star king.

I need to get into Benthos without being detected; I don’t know how to do that though.

Every time I go there, those rotten soldiers are alerted and start coming after me.

I am the most powerful half-ling ever created; surely I can defeat them on my own, can I? Is that wishful thinking or me being so naïve, thinking I have the power to go at it alone.

I guess there is no time like the present, I have to go back, and firstly, I need to think of a spell to make me invisible to their alarms.

I go the library and obtain a book of spells. I have done them so easily in the past but I need to make sure this one works. Scrolling through the book, the only invisibility spell I see is one that hides us from mortals.

I see nothing on how to stop you being detected in other realms. As invisible as we can be to mortals, when I went to Benthos they saw me instantly.

Does my invisibility have no effect on them at all? Shit! This is all too much to think about.

Surely I can think of something so those people will not be put in any danger.

Well now I guess I have other questions I need to ask my aunty when I am there, but for now I have to cast this spell.

I don’t dare go home, if Ethan knew what I was up to, I guarantee he will do anything to stop me. He always tries to persuade me from doing something he thinks is bad.

I won’t let him, no way; I am going to save my daughter one way or the other, he cannot stop me this time. There is nothing he can say that will change my mind.

Looking around the library to see if anyone is looking, I stand between the bookshelves and cast a spell may the eyes of the true only see, may the eyes of the evil not see me!

A swirling vortex appears around me, as it does I think of Benthos and swoosh, I am gone.

As I arrive in Benthos, I see that once again their homes have been destroyed.

How can they be so evil? Why destroy what they have worked so hard to build. I guess that is a silly question, those things are evil, what do they care if they destroy other people’s hard-work?

I walk over slowly; there I see black horses and a guard or soldier talking to the men. They are firm, strong looking and rather large in size, not fat but definitely looks like someone has been on the juice.

Behind him are others just like him, they are all holding weapons and seem to be questioning the people, people who look extremely terrified.

As I approach them behind, I see if my spell has worked by standing right in-front of them. They say nothing, their eyes do not move and they are not affected by me.

From this I know my spell has worked, however, as I hear a gasp behind me, I turn and see that the villagers can all see me.

I look to them and put my fingers over my mouth signalling them to be quiet, I don’t want them giving anything away, for their sake and mine.

If they give anything away, then they may be in a whole lot of trouble, or worse.

I get close enough for my magic to work; with a wave of my hands the entire soldier formation is frozen. Stood in their formal formation with angry evil faces and their eyes glaring at those in-front

Lorelai you have returned, my aunty states relieved.

I have, they cannot see me so fear not, they are now frozen, and they cannot hear us, are you all alright? I ask looking at their saddened faces.

Yes, my aunt replies as everyone soon nods in agreement with her.

What is going on here?

They came for our taxes but we had nothing to give, then they said we were working with evil and were questioning us as to who the evil was, my aunt sobs.

Evil? What evil? I ask puzzled.

You, a man answers.

Me? I point at myself shocked, why would I be evil?

Because they are over-run with demons and demons believe they are the good guys and you are the bad one, they know of your existence, they want you dead before you can over-throw them.

That’s ridiculous, demons, really? C’mon people you need to fight back, there are no demons, just bad people.

The man looks at me, his face serious, demons are real my dear, hell is real whether you choose to believe it or not, it is run by a demon so evil even the souls that perish there are afraid, and some of them have done some terrible things, but even so, no matter how terrible their crimes, upon death they pray to themselves not to go to that awful place.

I take a step back hang on a minute; you’re trying to tell me that Satan is real?

He laughs at my stupidity no, no dear child not Satan, Satan was made up by mortals of your world to make you believe in something awful, there is a hell, but it is not Satan that dwells there, it is Rasantios, the keeper of evil souls.

I look at him, frowning with confusion ok, so Rasantios and what about heaven? Is there a God?

God? Not in the way earth mortals are taught, there is a keeper of the heavens too, he guards those after death, the good ones shall we say….

What’s his name?

No-one knows, my aunty interrupts it is a secret that is heavily protected, it is said that those who know his name can enter into the heavens, you are only given his name upon death, if you are meant to stay with him.

Well that’s a lot of new information in my head to contend with but now isn’t the time to delve deep into that conversation.

Ok, ok I get it, listen, I need your help, it is a matter of life and death, I tell them, my voice panicky.

Sure but first, what about them? The man points behind me.

Shit! I forgot they were all frozen behind me; I unfreeze the main soldier who seemed to be giving them a hard time. He carries on from the point he was frozen, his speech continuing with him not realising what had happened.

They all know he cannot see me so they stand in silence, he stumbles in his words and then he looks around at his frozen men.

Which one of you has bewitched us with this evil spell? He asks them all angrily.

But no-one says a word; they just keep a straight face and look directly at him.

I move closer to the frozen soldiers and without hesitation I blow them up one by one.

Each of them disappears in-front of everyone’s eyes as the main soldier begins to freak out.

He looks at the villagers but no-one is moving, out of anger and fear he grabs one of them, holding some sort of sword to his throat, I demand to know who is doing this or fear not, I will slit this man’s throat and his blood will be on your hands. Who is it? he demands, his voice weak and fear in his eyes.

Me… I whisper in his ear, as he moves suddenly I blow him up too.

The people cheer and thank me, however it isn’t over that easily. Their so called king will notice when they do not return and surely, he will send someone after them.

Please come, advise us what you need, another man kindly offers.

Everyone gather’s round, I try to keep my emotions in check as I ask for their help, everyone, I know none of you know me that well but you know who I am, I need your help in a battle against the star king.

People gasp and then start whispering amongst themselves, fear and doubt of what I am asking can be seen all over their faces.

I know it is a lot to ask of you all, but he has kidnapped my daughter, he plans to raise her for the sole use of his own greed and when she is old enough to will him her power, he will kill her.

I look at their faces again and I feel like time has stopped, for a moment, everything around me zones out.

Am I asking too much of these people? I am their rightful leader, should I play that card to get them to help me? Should I forget about asking and just demand that they do? No, I cannot demand, that would make me just like those soldiers.

I want them to respect who I am and I want them to help me of their own free will.

I feel extremely guilty right now and my mind and emotions are pulling me in all different directions.

‘Please, help me’ my inner vice screaming, begging for their willing participation and alliance with me.

I hold back myself, I try not to be so pushy, I try not to be so desperate but inside I am.

I want my daughter back.

CHAPTER 2

‘Get a grip, show no weaknesses I tell myself trying to remain strong. I sometimes with my inner voice would shut up, its distracting and encouraging, and sometimes not for the better.

I am asking these people to risk their